LANG7902-01.Developing Elem Readers, K-6.F15.Pearson,Elizabeth

This course is designed to prepare teachers of reading to promote and sustain reading competencies of elementary learners. Teachers of reading will investigate the reading process and the many strategies that are appropriate for classroom implementation. Teachers will also explore literature resources, with an emphasis on children’s literature, that support elementary students reading development. Upon completion, teachers will be able to select and incorporate instructional strategies into the curriculum; and model reading strategies for students in their classrooms. Prerequisite: Foundations of Reading, K-12 Field Experience: 2 hours Determine the strengths and needs of a young reader and develop a specific plan for instruction. (Formerly known as LANG 7802: Elementary Literature and Strategies, K-6.